Antiochia i Aleksandria. Z dziejów relacji apostolskich Kościołów Syro-Mezopotamskiego i Koptyjskiego

Abstract

The paper briefly describes relations between Antioch and Alexandria, i.e. between Syro-Mesopotamian and Coptic Christians. Short periods when Arians held power in both patriarchates are omitted, as well as pro-imperial patriarchates established after the Council of Chalcedon, known as Melkites. Also the Maronite Church, which was gradually established in 15 th century from Antiochian Church, together with Uniate Churches (from both Alexandrian and Antiochian roots, starting from 16 th century) are omitted. The scope of these relations included exchanges of patriarchs; lasting to this very day common stance on dogmas; commonalities in liturgy and religious practices (which also last to this day). Both patriarchates offered support and asylum to each other in times of persecution, especially after the Council of Chalcedon.